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1980's Keith Haring Artist Exhibits in Politically Charged Fashion

Isn't it ironic, after 20 years since the passing of Keith Haring that his politically and socially charged iconic artworks are on display in San Francisco. A City that has long been known to be the epicenter of political divide is granted an opportunity to remind this very city that art does pave the way for a much more open and better understanding of artists as contributors to the diversity of San Francisco. Much of the creativity of this city is grounded on the amazing work of many artists who thrive and who are often seen as the slackers, easy going, low wage earners. But, they remind the rest of us that we are just side bars to their canvas in the creation as they may their  mark and contribution to this City. What's also unrecognized and appreciated is that where ever they do their art, where they live on the cheap; Mission, Haight, today is the most desirable addresses in the City. My how life has dealt artists a bad deal. But in Keith Haring's situation, ...